Instructional Video4:31
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Drafting a Thesis Statement for an Argumentative Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains the process of drafting a thesis statement for an argumentative essay. They emphasize the importance of clearly stating a position and providing supporting reasons. The teacher also provides an example...
Instructional Video4:15
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How to Hook Your Reader and State Your Thesis

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to effectively hook the reader in the opening paragraph of an essay. The teacher emphasizes the importance of engaging the reader's interest and making them feel connected to the topic. The steps...
Instructional Video4:26
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Writing Effective Response Openings: Hooking the Reader and Stating Your Argument

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher provides guidance on how to begin a response to a writing prompt. They emphasize the importance of hooking the reader and clearly stating the thesis statement. The teacher also highlights the need to consider...
Instructional Video5:40
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Stretching Your Reasons: How to Write Strong Body Paragraphs

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher provides a step-by-step guide on how to draft strong body paragraphs in an opinion essay. The teacher emphasizes the importance of having three separate reasons that support the thesis statement and advises...
Instructional Video3:46
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Developing Strong Essay Points: Sharing Your Opinion Effectively

K - 5th
This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to share your opinion through an essay. It explains the importance of having a strong thesis statement and listing reasons in order of importance to support your opinion. The video also...
Instructional Video4:39
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Writing a Strong Thesis Statement Using "BOS"

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a strong thesis statement using the acronym "BOS." They review the difference between opinions and statements that can be disputed, and discuss the importance of defending one's opinion....
Instructional Video4:58
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Writing a Thesis Statement for an Argumentative Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a thesis statement for an argumentative essay. They guide the students through the process of combining their claim and supporting reasons to create an effective thesis statement. The...
Instructional Video4:18
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Writing an Effective Introduction: Hooking Your Reader

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to effectively hook your reader in the opening paragraph of an essay. They emphasize the importance of using strong language, personal stories, and connecting the hook to the thesis statement. The...
Instructional Video4:47
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How to Hook Your Reader with a Provocative Question

K - 5th
In this lesson you will learn how to draft a strong opening paragraph by using a provocative question.
Instructional Video4:26
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Crafting a Strong Opening Paragraph: Making a Brave Statement

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of writing a strong opening paragraph to engage readers. They discuss three common ways to draft an opening paragraph - telling a story, asking an interesting question, or making a brave...
Instructional Video5:41
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How to Write an Intro Paragraph

9th - 12th
This video will give you a sentence by sentence look at the introductory paragraph. In it you'll learn how to create an interesting title| an attention grabbing hook| a properly introduced subject| and a specific thesis statement. We'll...
Instructional Video4:58
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Writing an Introduction: Building on the Thesis Statement

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher guides students on how to write an effective introductory paragraph. They emphasize the importance of incorporating voice and engaging the audience. The teacher provides three steps to follow: building on the...
Instructional Video3:49
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Organizing Your Ideas with Boxes and Bullets: Planning Your Opinion Letter

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to organize ideas for writing a strong opinion letter using a boxes and bullets format. The three steps are outlined: writing the reason in a box, identifying examples that support the reason, and...
Instructional Video5:03
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Presenting Your Persuasive Speech

K - 5th
In this video, students will learn how to effectively present a persuasive speech by controlling their pace, volume, and pauses. The teacher provides step-by-step guidance on avoiding common mistakes such as using a monotone voice and...
Instructional Video5:21
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Engaging Your Reader: The Power of Anecdotes

K - 5th
In this video lesson, students learn how to capture their reader's interest by using a strong opening hook. The teacher explains the importance of connecting the anecdote to the thesis statement, being concise with powerful language, and...
Instructional Video5:38
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Writing a Thesis Statement: Expressing the Main Idea

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains the process of writing a thesis statement to express the main idea. They use the analogy of legs of a stool to represent the similarities and emphasize the importance of understanding what the prompt...
Instructional Video4:08
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Developing a Strong Thesis Statement in an Opinion Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to share an opinion through an essay by developing a strong thesis statement and supporting it with reasons. The lesson emphasizes the importance of having a clear and defendable opinion, as well...
Instructional Video4:52
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Collecting and Citing Evidence for Your Argumentative Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of gathering proper evidence to support an argumentative essay. They emphasize the need to avoid repetition and provide a step-by-step guide on how to collect supporting evidence, such...
Instructional Video6:50
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Creating a Memorable Conclusion for Your Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher provides guidance on how to make a persuasive essay memorable by concluding it effectively. The teacher explains the importance of having a focused ending and shares steps to achieve it, such as asking oneself...
Instructional Video4:52
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Writing a Strong Introductory Paragraph for an Argumentative Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher provides a step-by-step guide on how to write a strong introductory paragraph for an argumentative essay. They emphasize the importance of engaging the reader in the topic by using a hook, such as an...
Instructional Video4:30
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Organizing Ideas for a Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to organize ideas for a persuasive essay using a short plan. The teacher emphasizes the importance of crafting a strong thesis statement that sounds like a fact rather than an opinion. They also...
Instructional Video5:13
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Revising Your Persuasive Speech: Connecting Evidence to Your Thesis Statement

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to ensure that the evidence in a persuasive speech connects to the thesis statement. The teacher outlines three steps: rereading with a purpose, checking if the speech is going off track, and...
Instructional Video4:46
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Writing Effective Opening Paragraphs: Hooking the Reader and Stating Your Thesis

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to effectively begin a response to a writing prompt. They emphasize the importance of hooking the reader and clearly stating the thesis statement. The teacher provides an example of a hook sentence...
Instructional Video4:34
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Organizing Pre Writing Notes to Answer a Writing Prompt

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to organize pre-writing notes to answer a writing prompt. They emphasize the importance of using a plan and identifying the most important supporting details. The teacher provides an example of...